This place is so historic!!! A true diamond!! Located in…read morethe historical Max Factor building too It's original elevator works too! If you love movies, this is the place. From the classics from the past to current productions too Black & white to Sci Fi There are many floors to the building so that the elevator is a necessity! There is so much history packed in the rooms I was still able to get around in my scooter The can completely accommodate you

Greatly underrated museum. As a native Angeleno, I…read moreunderstood the significance of the Max Factor building. However, what I'd did not know, is how impressive the museum inside of the building is. The first floor immediately welcomes visitors with archival rooms and displays of the cosmetics once a part of these hallowed walls. Deeper inside the building is a wealth of artifacts and exhibits from the golden age of Hollywood to contemporary and familiar movies and actors. For only $15/ticket you too can experience this no frills museum that celebrates Hollywood's history.

Just popping in to say I am glad to see this place is still alive and not torn down. In the early…read more90's this was a super sketchy porn show venue that I occasionally had to walk through to get to the Gaslight bar that is behind it. Super skeevy. The Gaslight was the best, saw so many great shows there and it was just a perfect dive bar hang. Anyway, long live the Ivar!

We saw two shows here recently... there is a lot of history in this theatre and - well a lot of…read morethings that are just old. The "velvet" curtains are torn in places and in serious need of a cleaning. During our second show, not one but TWO armrests on seats in my row fell off during the middle of the performance. I am not making that up. And they are the clunky wooden armrests so when they hit the floor, they are noisy. Oddly enough, the backstage area is sort of updated. It's actually a bit modern and sort of comfy (if not a little chilly due to the doors being opened and closed so much). Elvis performed here. So apparently did the Beatles. And now I guess you can rent it for your performance or show. But it needs a serious renovation inside. The shape the interior is in just doesn't do justice to the historical nature of this once proud venue.

Murder She Wrote If…read moreyou're up for something like nothing you've ever seen before, and you have a good sense of humor, go! Doesn't matter if you're a fan of the show or have never seen it!

First time coming to Montalbán and it is nice old school theatre. It's not too big but holds enough…read morepeople. They have a fast process of entering and it's very clean. They don't have any elevator or handicap accessible for those who are disabled, which is unfortunate. However, they have a good concession stand with popcorn and bar area on the 2nd floor!! You can also take your food and drinks inside. Not a fan of the seats because they are too tight and small. It is outdated but it will do the job for the type of event I went to. We sat in orchestra section and it was good seats and close to stage! It's parking garages for public parking on Vine right next to theatre! Overall, 4/5 for me. I enjoyed my time at The Conversation with Brandy Event. -Marshay D.

Grown up with the Muppets so got to check out the studio decades later. Went here sometime ago for…read morean event and it awesome since I admired Jim Henson a lot. The place is very cool but I bet it better back then when he was in charge of it. But it was nice to be here, a place where your childhood show created. It's an honor and privilege for sure. Thank you!!!

Jim Henson Studios is hosting Puppet Up! which has improvisational short skits and comedy all…read moreplayed by puppets and the humans manipulating them. It's closer to and a bit milder than Avenue Q which is a more adult version of a parody on Sesame street. 　 The interesting twist is being able to see not only the puppets on tv monitors, which is the normal default, but also seeing humans moving their puppets. I will post photos since a picture is worth a thousand words. In one session, the audience is asked to shout out random words and the puppeteers must create a witty skit by incorporating the random words that can get rather racy. Cocktails, beers, wine are on sale on the outside courtyard and can be taken inside where there is table seating. 2 hours went by quickly. Entertaining, fun, touch louche, this is not a show for uptight prudes. Advance ticket sales and advanced limited parking spaces. It may be better to carpool if coming in a group. Limited street parking, and as usual, check the street signs for any restrictions. Former studio of Herb Alpert and originally set up by Charlie Chaplin, this is historic, hallowed ground. Kermit prominently stands guard and tips his hat from a rooftop position. There are stuffed animals and puppets on sale too before the show. Usually 2 shows on the weekend and one show on Fridays. Limited engagements so look up on Puppet Up! website for the latest shows. 4 stars and a good excuse to visit another　Hollywood over the top venue, Miceli Ristorante for décor that is visual overload.

We stumbled across this place randomly and stopped to see what it is. We are probably not the…read moretarget audience as we are not knowledgeable on architecture nor knew who Schindler was. Pros: 1) the site offers a variety of discounts, but military is not one of them. When my mother asked if it was an option, we were able to get in for free which was great and so appreciated. 2) they had some contemporary art exhibits that were pretty cool and that we enjoyed. Cons: 1) we wished we chose an audio tour option or had a guide so we could better appreciate the exhibit. It was unclear outside of reading the guide book what exactly you were looking at/experiencing. 2) this is so random but were the bathrooms real?? They are built into the maps but we thought everything was to not be touched but people were using them??

I didn't know of this place until we visited the Neutra house. If you are a fan of modern…read morearchitecture, this is a place you must visit. It's fascinating to learn of the architects and roots of some of the most famous houses in LA.

I arrived at Hyperion and Fountain and found myself lost. I was looking for a sign that said The…read moreCavern Theatre Club and thankfully my friend and I saw the sign for "The Golden Gays" - a play which, unlike, Shauna D., I loved - but yes, on to the theater. Being an LA girl and then abandoning it at the cost of new jobs and new opportunities, I surprisingly a bit lost and unfamiliar with the area. Since we were looking for this gay-themed performance, my assumption had to be the bright colored pink building. Yes, valet parking is available for a few dollars, but if I had read Shauna D.'s review, I would have preferred to park in the street. The entrance was confusing, as there were three doors when we parked our car at the valet. We had to ask, "Which way inside?" Our options were the backstage entrance, kitchen, or restaurant. Uh, restaurant. The venue itself is quite small. Lighting is poor, but the sound acoustics is fine. Cushions on wooden chairs were helpful for the cramped seating. Small round tables were available on each row to place your drinks (regardless of the sign that says no drink or food permitted in the theatre). Although I did not have a sip of a cocktail, I heard a few complaints about the drinks and saw a few untouched beverages left on the tables. I overheard one girl ask for a chocolate martini and the bartender did not understand the request. Hmmm... Although the introducing comedian joked about how, in case of emergency, we exit the way we came in, I did wonder whether there were more emergency exits in this cramped theater beneath a Mexican food restaurant. Oh, and the venue is not wheelchair friendly either. It was a decent venue for such a small play. Well ventilated, seated up to 50 people, a full house.

Check out the Cavern Club quick! There is still time to see the Mitchell Santorium Cabaret. They…read moreare doing an amazing mashup show of Rocky Horror, Shock Treatment and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. This strong cast is wonderful and Dr. Frankenfurter is amazing. They really belt out each number and are clearly giving this their all. Jennifer Day's choreography is superb and works really well for this small venue. This show has three performances left here. Hopefully we will see more! Don't miss out get your tickets now. I never would have found the Cavern Club if it were not for this show. The club is located under the hot pink Casita del Campo restaurant. Highly recommend the Cavern Club.

I have never even heard of the Ford theater I was lucky…read moreenough to be invited to attend an event here last Saturday night They had no on-site parking for this event so there was a shuttle option or rideshare There are a few stairs to get to the top Then an elevator to take you the rest of the way We had a reception on a nice outdoor patio Then went into the open air theater The sound was fabulous Every seat was amazing This was truly a special treat I would love to come here again one day soon All the staff was super cool I guess most of them work at the bowl also

The Ford may be to The Bowl as a quickie in the elevator is to a rose-petal trail to a big…read morehoneymoon suite bed. The "Cinderella" of venues, it takes the grand, outdoor setting of the Bowl (concrete Jerusalem gates carved into the Hollywood hills) and the intimacy of a backyard party. With 1200 seats (opposed to 17500), you're always under 100 feet from the stage. The seats being steeply raked means you are closer to the stage than the Greek. (The Theater, I mean, not loud, hairy Niko guy next to you). And being tucked into a natural canyon makes the acoustics extra crispy, which made Erasure (10 years ago today) one of my favorite concerts. Side note: I found the 3 tickets on ebay for 99 cents, something that pissed off the guy next to me who paid $200. He Loved to Hate Me. He called me "Biggie Fries" all night, referencing Wendy's Value Meal. Built in 1920 by Christine Wetherill Stevenson, a wealthy heiress who wanted to build a space for her play about he life of Christ "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Calvary". No, it was "Pilgrimage Play" It burnt down in 1929 but rebuilt in 1931 to look like stone, making it feel like an ancient, rediscovered space. Anyway, it only hosted Christ plays (I would have called it "Nailed iT!") until the 1964 separation of church and state opened the venue to all arts. It was named after the county supervisor John Anson Ford, who was a champion of the arts. In the late 80's it was the "West Coast CBGB", hosting Ramones, Social D, X, Chili Peppers and Jane's Addiction. If you need more bands, just use your first three Wordle guesses: Tacos Marry Happy opened for Radio Caulk Barfy. It unveiled a $80 million renovation in 2017, so if it was gorgeous in 2006, I am sure it is Gorgeouser now. In 2019, the LA Phil took over, so now it is the little sister of the Bowl and Disney Concert Hall. In 2020, it had its centennial, marking 100 years since Stevenson first staged a Christ play in that canyon. To celebrate, the partygoers turned wine into pee.

Small cool art gallery. Dropped by for Aaron Rose's Suitcase City. Outside they had drinks and…read morefrenetic dancing by a performer. There is a cluster of other studios and galleries (one is Ed Ruscha's old studio) that you can visit during Open House or if you make appointment. I believe they are all part of Western Ave Collective.

Loved the concert we saw there the other night. My husband is ADA and they were so kind to bring us…read more2 chairs so he could sit during the concert. Also, can't recommend the restaurant more! Everything we had there was top notch h. Definitely coming back here for the food alone!